Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Issued: 8 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
12.8° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, S swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
S
7
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
45
48
20
17
19
18
26
35
32
93
48
31
34
34
20
15
12
14
21
13
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
E
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSE
0
SSW
10
NNE
0
S
5
NW
5
ENE
15
S
5
W
5
SSE
15
S
0
SW
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:42AM1.30m
6:46PM1.55m
7:30AM1.32m
7:29PM1.58m
8:14AM1.35m
8:11PM1.61m
8:56AM1.38m
8:53PM1.63m
9:36AM1.40m
9:33PM1.64m
10:16AM1.42m
10:12PM1.63m
10:55AM1.43m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.39m
12:28PM0.53m
1:21AM0.35m
1:14PM0.53m
2:04AM0.31m
1:58PM0.51m
2:45AM0.28m
2:40PM0.49m
3:26AM0.25m
3:22PM0.47m
4:05AM0.24m
4:02PM0.46m
4:43AM0.24m
4:43PM0.47m
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5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
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9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:04
 mm
1
2
6
8
Temp °C
19
18
19
17
19
19
16
19
20
20
19
18
19
21
18
19
15
17
16
17
17
Feels °C
19
17
18
17
19
18
17
19
21
20
17
15
19
20
16
19
15
17
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
130
45
48
20
11
19
18
25
26
32
93
48
26
34
34
20
13
12
14
21
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
S
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
1
27
5
9
17
17
11
26
35
7
33
41
31
13
7
15
9
4
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
0.3
SE
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
S
8
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
11
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
5
5
1
19
5
5
16
3
2
8
5
10
4
4
3
1
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
3
Energy kJ
1
1
2
31
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
105
890
338
907
2826
27
0
0
99
0
2352
0
0
2861
501
651
525
501
651
650
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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